What is HKU5-CoV-2? Chinese scientists discover new bat virus similar to Covid-19

Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology have discovered a new coronavirus in bats named HKU5-CoV-2, which closely resembles the Covid-19 strain. The virus has the potential for animal-to-human transmission, although no human infections have been recorded so far. The discovery raises concerns about the virus’s similarity to SARS-CoV-2 and its potential implications.

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